When you get down to the last four doughnuts in the box, that's when things get really interesting. Do you choose the one with sprinkles or the jelly-filled? Chocolate frosting or traditional glazed?

Trying to pick Jacksonville's favorite doughnut shop is sort of like that. Do you prefer the local place or the chain? The old-school doughnut shop or the long-time bakery that happens to make really good doughnuts?

Those are your options now that the original field of 16 Jacksonville-area doughnut shops has been whittled down to just four. In second-round action , Old Soul took out Daily Donuts, Shipley squeaked by Sweet Theory in the closest match of the week, The Donut Shoppe topped Parlor and Cinotti's was chosen over Good Dough. Vote for your favorite, then come back next week for the championship round.

Final Four voting guide

Voting begins today and ends at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 27. Final round voting begins Monday, March 31, featuring winners from the previous round.

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Here are your Final Four matchups. Be sure to vote in each match-up below.

Old Soul Donut Company vs. Shipley Do-Nuts

Oceanway’s favorite doughnut shop can be a busy place in the morning, with customers stopping by for apple fritters, cinnamon twists, bear claws and Texas-style kolaches.

The Texas-based chain started in 1936 and the Beach Boulevard location is one of just two in Florida. They make around 60 varieties of doughnuts and kolaches, so you’re bound to find one you like.

The Donut Shoppe vs. Cinotti's Bakery

When you’ve been making donuts for 60-plus years, you can get pretty good at it. Jacksonville’s Donut Shoppe has been around since 1962 and has been the city’s favorite for pretty much the whole time. It’s a tiny place, about 850 square feet, but can produce hundreds of dozens of donuts every morning. They offer about 20 varieties of yeast-raised and cake donuts and fritters (called “uglies”) and close the doors when the day’s inventory is gone. Oh, and leave the debit card at home, it’s a cash-only place.

Cinotti’s is more of a full-service bakery than a doughnut shop, but they can still turn out a mean raspberry jelly-filled, Heath double-chocolate or red velvet cake ring. The key lime is a summertime favorite.